Deer Hunting in Cherokee County, Alabama

Cherokee County, Alabama hunters harvested 2,814 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 5.1 per square mile, 16th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,814 total deer
Antlered1,465
Antlerless1,349
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Density
5.1 deer / sq mi
This county5.1
Alabama avg4.1
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County Rank
#16 of 67
Most harvestLeast harvest
#15 Macon County
#16 Cherokee County
#17 Fayette County
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Public Land
6% public — 21,308 acres
Other state
10,492 ac
49%
Other federal
6,404 ac
30%
National Forest
2,229 ac
10%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,507 ac
7%
State Park/Recreation
596 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
80 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,4651,3492,814

Harvest source: outdooralabama.com

Harvest figures for Cherokee County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Alabama deer season, 2025-2026

Alabama deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Alabama season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Alabama wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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